Self-concordance theory and the goal-striving reasons framework and their distinct relationships with hedonic and eudaimonic well-being
Self-concordance theory and the goal-striving reasons framework both measure the quality of people’s reasons for their goal pursuits. Both have provided substantial evidence for their predictive power for people’s well-being. However, it remains unclear which of the two goal-reason models is the bet...
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| description | Self-concordance theory and the goal-striving reasons framework both measure the quality of people’s reasons for their goal pursuits. Both have provided substantial evidence for their predictive power for people’s well-being. However, it remains unclear which of the two goal-reason models is the better predictor for different forms of well-being. The paper analyses the distinct relationships of the two models in relation to hedonic well-being (Subjective Well-Being, Life Satisfaction, Affect Balance) and indicators of eudaimonic well-being (Basic Need Satisfaction, Purpose and Self-Acceptance). The findings are based on a cross-sectional, correlative research design based (N = 124). Using multiple regression analyses the results show that the goal-striving reasons framework is overall more strongly associated with hedonic and eudaimonic well-being. However, the differences for hedonic well-being as well as for self-acceptance and purpose are much larger than they are for the three basic needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Here, self-concordance achieves nearly similar correlations to the goal-striving reasons framework. The findings have implications for theory and practice as they highlight the theoretical differences between the two goal-reasons models but also help to decide which Positive Psychology Interventions are most suitable to increase which form of well-being. |
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| spelling | oai:repository.londonmet.ac.uk:95352024-08-05T15:01:19Z https://repository.londonmet.ac.uk/9535/ Self-concordance theory and the goal-striving reasons framework and their distinct relationships with hedonic and eudaimonic well-being Ehrlich, Christian Cripps, Karen Ehrlich, Susanne 150 Psychology 300 Social sciences Self-concordance theory and the goal-striving reasons framework both measure the quality of people’s reasons for their goal pursuits. Both have provided substantial evidence for their predictive power for people’s well-being. However, it remains unclear which of the two goal-reason models is the better predictor for different forms of well-being. The paper analyses the distinct relationships of the two models in relation to hedonic well-being (Subjective Well-Being, Life Satisfaction, Affect Balance) and indicators of eudaimonic well-being (Basic Need Satisfaction, Purpose and Self-Acceptance). The findings are based on a cross-sectional, correlative research design based (N = 124). Using multiple regression analyses the results show that the goal-striving reasons framework is overall more strongly associated with hedonic and eudaimonic well-being. However, the differences for hedonic well-being as well as for self-acceptance and purpose are much larger than they are for the three basic needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Here, self-concordance achieves nearly similar correlations to the goal-striving reasons framework. The findings have implications for theory and practice as they highlight the theoretical differences between the two goal-reasons models but also help to decide which Positive Psychology Interventions are most suitable to increase which form of well-being. SAGE Publications 2024-07-26 Article PeerReviewed text en https://repository.londonmet.ac.uk/9535/3/Main_Manuscript_2_REVISION_1.pdf text en cc_by_nc_4 https://repository.londonmet.ac.uk/9535/9/ehrlich-et-al-2024-self-concordance-theory-and-the-goal-striving-reasons-framework-and-their-distinct-relationships.pdf Ehrlich, Christian, Cripps, Karen and Ehrlich, Susanne (2024) Self-concordance theory and the goal-striving reasons framework and their distinct relationships with hedonic and eudaimonic well-being. Psychological Reports. pp. 1-22. ISSN 0033-2941 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/00332941241268557 10.1177/00332941241268557 10.1177/00332941241268557 |
| spellingShingle | 150 Psychology 300 Social sciences Ehrlich, Christian Cripps, Karen Ehrlich, Susanne Self-concordance theory and the goal-striving reasons framework and their distinct relationships with hedonic and eudaimonic well-being |
| title | Self-concordance theory and the goal-striving reasons framework and their distinct relationships with hedonic and eudaimonic well-being |
| title_full | Self-concordance theory and the goal-striving reasons framework and their distinct relationships with hedonic and eudaimonic well-being |
| title_fullStr | Self-concordance theory and the goal-striving reasons framework and their distinct relationships with hedonic and eudaimonic well-being |
| title_full_unstemmed | Self-concordance theory and the goal-striving reasons framework and their distinct relationships with hedonic and eudaimonic well-being |
| title_short | Self-concordance theory and the goal-striving reasons framework and their distinct relationships with hedonic and eudaimonic well-being |
| title_sort | self concordance theory and the goal striving reasons framework and their distinct relationships with hedonic and eudaimonic well being |
| topic | 150 Psychology 300 Social sciences |
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